EARTH HOUR - Tips to save energy
- When you go away for more than a day switch off the main power switch.
- Use candles instead of your incandescent lights for dinner.
- Configure your computer to “energy saving” mode in which it will automatically change to the state of low consumption.
- Switching off the screen can save even more than just letting the screen saver run.
- Turning your computer off at night instead of leaving it on will save on average 25% of its annual energy bill.
- A television in standby mode can use up to as much as half the electricity as when it is switched on.
- Make sure that your refrigerator door is tightly fit.
- Don’t put warm or hot food straight into the freezer.
- The toaster is more energy efficient than the grill for toasting bread.
- When using a percolator to make tea or coffee, boil only the amount of water required.
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- Replace air conditioner filters.
- Turn off appliances, lights andequipment when not in use.
- Do not use the remote to switch off your appliances, since they will still be consuming electricity on stand by.
- Use solar powered lights for your garden.
- Keep the refrigerator away from direct sunlight or the oven.
- Fill your electric jug with only the amount of water you need to boil.
- Using a warm machine wash setting in your washing machine rather than a hot wash will cut consumption by half.
- Look for an energy rating when shopping for appliances.
- Only heat or cool the rooms you are using
- Use a ceiling fan whenever you can.
- Don’t leave the water running while brushing your teeth.
- At home, separate cans, bottles, plastic, and newspaper and take it to a recycling center.
- When you go grocery shopping, take a permanent carrying bag instead of using their plastic bags.
- Use rechargeable batteries instead of regular throw away batteries as much as you can.
- Keep your fridge and freezer closed as much as possible.
- Don’t locate your fridge and freezer in direct sunlight or next to the stove or dishwasher.
- Don’t use your dryer, if you can help it.
- Check the seal on your refrigerator door.
- Drive slow, the faster you drive the more fuel you consume.
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If your intended destination is not too far away, consider walking than driving your car.
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Use a sponge instead of a paper towel around the kitchen.
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Encourage recycling, buy recycled products and support your local recycling agency.
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Don’t buy single-use, throw-away products such as plastic utensils, razors and paper plates.
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Don’t throw but recycle your old phones.
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Use containers again - buy food, drinks and toiletries in returnable containers and ask local shops to stock them.
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Repair your old electronic gadgets instead of constantly shopping for new ones.
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Rearrange your plumbing so that rainwater or wastewater from your shower and tub is used to flush your toilet.
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Refrain from purchasing overpackaged products.
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Educate your children on the importance of climate change.
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